Athens ↔ Sydney

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Athens time).

Sync Athens and Sydney easily. Athens is 9 hours behind Sydney. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Athens time).

Upcoming Time Change

New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.

Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score

3.3/10

-12h Current Time +12h

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Tokyo

15:33 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:33 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:33 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Athens and Sydney is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Athens Business Pulse

Culture Sociable and relationship-heavy. Business often involves lively discussion.
Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Pro Tip The best window for calls is 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Avoid calling between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (the "siesta" or lunch period). Greeks value personal rapport and hospitality; business deals are often sealed over long meals or social gatherings. Be prepared for a warm and expressive communication style.

Sydney Business Pulse

Culture Relatively relaxed but professional. Early starts are common to maximize daylight.
Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Pro Tip Due to the significant time difference with Europe and the US, early mornings (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) are often dedicated to international syncs. For domestic calls, late mornings are best. Be mindful that many Australians start and end their day earlier than their Northern Hemisphere counterparts.